Malé to New Delhi (MLE–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MLE–DEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air India leads the route. The flight covers 1,700 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 7 | 32N | 4h | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MLE: +05 · DEL: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 6.5:00 PM in New Delhi.
Airport Express Metro from T3 to New Delhi Railway Station (18–20 min, ₹60) runs 5am–11:30pm. T1 (domestic departures) has a free shuttle to T3 for the metro. Prepaid taxi booths in arrivals offer fixed fares; the New Delhi railway area is ₹400–600.Ola and Uber are reliable from DEL and often cheaper than prepaid taxis. Delhi traffic is severe; plan 60–90 minutes for surface transport during peak hours even though the airport is only 15 km from Connaught Place. NH-48 expressway provides the main access road.
Semi-arid climate with extreme seasonal variation. Summers (April–June) are extremely hot (38–46°C). Heat affects ground crew capacity but flights operate normally. Monsoon season (July–September) brings heavy rain and severe thunderstorms that frequently cause delays and diversions. Dust storms (andhi) precede monsoon onset in May–June and reduce visibility to near zero within minutes.
Dense fog is the most disruptive winter condition. December and January bring persistent cold fog (5–10°C with near-zero visibility) that can shut down operations for hours each morning. Delhi is one of the foggiest major airports in Asia during this period. Autumn (October–November) and spring (February–March) are the most flight-stable windows.
MLE–DEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MLE to DEL
Velana International Airport (MLE) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are connected by nonstop service from Air India. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MLE to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MLE to DEL ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,700 miles (2,735 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.